Crave Franchise

Crave Franchise

Crave offers quick serve restaurants and food trucks with a variety of menu items including hot dogs, cased meats, barbeque, beverages, and more.

Restaurant and Food
Min. Liquid Capital

$150,000

Min. Franchise Fee

$30,000

Total Number of Units

22

About Crave

Crave Hot Dogs and Barbecue is a fast-growing, fast casual franchise that specializes in deliciously grilled hot dogs and other barbecue delights. They provide an opportunity for multilocation franchises and food trucks, focusing on encouraging creativity while maintaining a focus on family and the community.

Crave Hot Dogs and Barbecue is more than just a fast casual restaurant — it's a destination. Our unique concept combines America's love for Hot Dogs and Barbecue, with a unique self-serve beer experience, making it a hit among customers. As a Veteran owned company, we pride ourselves in offering veterans discounts and welcome them to our expanding Crave family. We are currently looking for partners throughout the U.S. and internationally, offering the opportunity to bring the business to their town through brick-and-mortar locations and food trucks.

Franchising Since

2018 (7 years)

Company Units

-

Average Unit Revenue

-

Franchise Fees

Min. Franchise Fee

$30,000
$25,000 - $40,000 Veteran's Fee

Royalty Fee

8.0%
Gross Sales

Ad Fund Fee

2.0%
Gross Sales

Why Crave?

Crave offers a unique franchising opportunity that provides for continual growth and development. We offer discounts on multiple store franchising, support finding viable locations, offer opportunities for food trucks and trailers, and provide ongoing, comprehensive training through our Crave University program. As an SBA approved franchise, we offer financial flexibility and support for our partners. With Crave, you are not just investing in a business, but joining a family that values creativity, community involvement, and, of course, the love of good food.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for a Crave franchise is motivated, dedicated, and community-oriented. We look for those who are veterans or active duty service members, as over 90% of our franchisees are. It’s important that our franchisees share our love for great food, encouraging creativity, and have a desire to create an inclusive and welcoming environment within their local community.

Initial Investment

$261,300 - $1,230,000

Min. Liquid Capital

$150,000

Net Worth Required

$200,000

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Crave University program for franchisees and managers.
  • Continuous ongoing training throughout the franchisee's tenure.
  • Assistance in location hunting and analytics data to find viable spots.
  • Discounts for multi-location franchises.
  • Crave corporate and real estate team available for support throughout the process.
  • Support from local banks and finance partners for funding, with SBA approval.

  • Training and Support
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